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Leola, AR


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Leola, Arkansas

Leola, Arkansas, in Grant county, is 33 miles W of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 159 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 515 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Leola

In Leola, about 62% of adults are married. When people think of Leola, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Leola.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leola had a median family income of $32,778. Leola is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Leola Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Leola that were owner-occupied was 71%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. Compared to most towns in the state, Leola has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Leola, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Leola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Leola Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Leola Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Leola, AR

Comparing Leola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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